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Pixelfed

Federated image-sharing platform with privacy, safety, no tracking or ads, algorithm-free chronological timelines, open-source code, comprehensive moderation, supports self-hosting, ActivityPub protocol, hashtag discovery, responsive mobile access, and ethical data control.

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  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • Self-Hosted
  • F-Droid
  • Cloudron
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Features

Properties

  1.  Decentralized
  2.  Privacy focused
  3.  Security-focused
  4.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  Federated
  2.  Ad-free
  3. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
  4.  Fediverse
  5.  Upload multiple pictures
  6.  Image Sharing
  7.  Browser-based
  8.  Dark Mode
  9.  Support for @mentions
  10.  No Tracking
  11.  Two-factor Authentication
  12.  Federated Cloud
  13.  Track everything
  14.  Optimized for Mobile
  15.  On-premises software

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Comments and Reviews

   
Comment summary: Pixelfed, a decentralized and federated platform, is praised for being a privacy-focused alternative to Instagram, with features such as being free, ad-free, and open-source. Users appreciate its ability to allow interaction between different servers within the Fediverse. While many commend its design and absence of data tracking, some express concerns about user adoption, ease of use, and implementing tools to facilitate Instagram migrations. Although popular for its unique approach and lack of advertising, user engagement remains a challenge.
Top Positive Comment
ognarb
12

A really nice looking alternative to Instagram. It's Free Software and don't sell your data. The project isn't dead, you can sign up in other instance (the magic of decentralised social network).

Granite4775
-3

PixelFed doens't totally work.

Rara Djamil
1

Is the android app out yet?

ourari

It is now: https://www.androidauthority.com/pixelfed-launches-mobile-app-3516668/

Rara Djamil

@ourari omg thanks

alelondon
3

federated, ad-free, open source, free, optionally self-hosted, private, interoperable.

RemovedUser
2

I like Pixelfed as THE perfect alternative to Instagram. Albeit being a project with "work in progress", it already delivers everything that helps me to leave Instagram behind including official apps for iOS and Android (currently in Beta, official release due at end of May, 2023). Founded upon ActivityPub it seamlessly helps to like and boost media posts on other supporting solutions like Mastodon and offers a big community on many channels. Definitely on of the best Fediverse-projects out there!

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Craig Jarrett
4

Love the look, love the lack of ads, love the lack of celeb nonsense, love the freedom. However after using it for a few months I discovered no one worth following and had no interest in my posts which made it feel as though I was just posting to myself. I hope it grows as we need an alternative to Instagram, away from the Meta nonsense I want Pixelfed to succeed. Please.

Rocco Li
4

Pixelfed is lovely! A real alternative and an answer to the shabby way FB ruined Instagram since they took hand on it! Pixelfed is a very good looking web based photo sharing platform with a simple and clean UI. The white background and the very few buttons are refreshing and kind of elegant! No adds, no trackers, no spy's. Just you and your photo collection. 🍬💮

The Pixelfed project is a decentralised platform, federated under the Fediverse umbrella. A handful social media platforms which all uses ActivityPub, an open social media protocol for decentralised services with the ability to let all the different communities interact together. 💮 https://www.w3.org/TR/activitypub/

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What is Pixelfed?

Pixelfed is an image sharing platform with focus on Privacy, Safety and Security, an ethical alternative to centralized platforms like Instagram. Federated (A network of millions), Ad-Free, No algorithms (Timelines in order), No 3rd party analytics or tracking. Can run on your own server.

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  •   4.18 avg rating
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  •  7,100 Stars
  •  880 Forks
  •  95 Open Issues
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Our users have written 15 comments and reviews about Pixelfed, and it has gotten 290 likes

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